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The industry challenges to running a restaurant, bar, catering service (and other food and beverage companies) are many. We've researched start-up costs & loans, equipment financing, point-of-sale systems, menu designs, and other software tech products to help you succeed. Take a look at the list of resources below!

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Best Restaurant POS Systems

When it comes to choosing a point of sale system for your full-service restaurant, there’s a lot more at stake than you might initially think.

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Best Android POS Systems For Small Business

Android POS systems can offer more flexibility and customization options than iPad-based devices. Some of the best POS systems are built on the Android operating system and use Android hardware.

Stripe VS Braintree: Comparison

Stripe and Braintree are both powerhouse gateways and online payment processors. They even have many similar features. But the overall experience with these two companies is very different, and here’s what you need to know.

Braintree VS PayPal: Comparison

While Braintree is fully integrated into the PayPal ecosystem, it does still have some unique properties that distinguish it from PayPal’s flagship service. Different types of businesses are likely to benefit more from one than the other.

Best eCommerce Merchant Accounts

The best payment gateway for eCommerce is the one that plays nicely with your payment processor. Authorize.Net is popular for a reason, though we’d recommend getting it through a merchant services provider rather than signing up directly.

Best Apps For Freelance Payments

As a freelancer, billing is important. If you don’t send out your invoices, you don’t get paid. But you can’t spend all your time sending invoices and chasing after payments. You’ve got to do some billable work too. Read on to find out the different software services that can help you do everything easier and faster.

Best Clover Merchant Services Providers

So many processing companies offer Clover POS products that trying to wade through them and pick one can seem very daunting. We’ve put together a list of the best and worst companies so you know what to look for — and beware of!

Xero VS QuickBooks Online: Comparison

Xero and QuickBooks Online are both cloud-based software with accounting features you’d expect like invoicing and inventory management. However, Xero stands out for its strong security and supported users, while QBO is easier to use and has better mobile apps.

Loans For Nonprofits: How To Finance Your Nonprofit

Many business financers won’t lend to nonprofits, but that doesn’t mean your organization lacks funding options. Don’t waste time looking for funding in the wrong places. Learn where to look for nonprofit-friendly financing options right here.

ADP VS QuickBooks Payroll

Payroll and HR software can save precious time for small business owners, but searching through a laundry list of payroll products and features may be hard to squeeze into an already busy schedule. To help get you started, we’ll take an in-depth look at two premier payroll software apps: QuickBooks Online Payroll and ADP.